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Physician (Urology)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 53 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award up to $200,000 & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →This position entails providing comprehensive urological care to veteran patients, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of urological conditions and injuries.
- →The provider will contribute to resident education initiatives and will hold a faculty appointment in collaboration with our academic partners.
- →Qualified candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico based upon qualifications and experience.
- →Credentialing and privileging will be coordinated through the Medical Staff Office Supervisor, under the oversight of the Chief of Staff, in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact VISN22HREducationReimbursementTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
- →Demonstrate independent creativity in problem-solving to address the varying needs of patients under care in the Urology Clinic, without direct supervision.
- →Exercise independent professional judgment in diagnosing a broad range of complex urologic conditions, as well as planning and implementing appropriate treatment plans to accommodate changing treatment objectives.
- →Refer patients with multiple health issues to other providers within the facility and the VISN when indicated.
- →Consult with physicians and other relevant providers as needed to enhance patient care, particularly regarding emergent, traumatic, or systemic conditions with urologic manifestations.
- →Utilize the general clinical privileges, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, prescribing medications or other formulary items, admitting patients within the VISN when appropriate, and discharging patients from outpatient care once treatment is no longer necessary.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0700-1530 with variances plus on call duties.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
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